Owner & Trainer/ Behaviour Therapist;
Sylvia Gottschalk, CTB.ccs
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Sylvia with Dr. Stanley Coren |
Sylvia had a passion for dogs since she was a small child. An avid
sledding enthusiast for over sixteen years, Sylvia realized early on
that dogs were being abused in the name of dog training and took a stand
for humane treatment. A firm believer that dogs really are man's best
friend, she chose to dedicate her life to them through her full time
career in dog training and behaviour therapy. Since opening the doors
of Delightful Dogs in 1999, her 'teach instead of punish' approach to
dog training has earned the admiration of dog owners and trainers alike.
Her concepts are based on teaching the owners to understand, motivate
and train their dogs in order to create the loving companions they so
desire.
Although Sylvia is an experienced, certified dog trainer/behaviour
therapist, due to the ever evolving changes in dog training, she continues
to upgrade her skills by reading the latest books and attending lectures,
seminars, workshops, conferences and symposiums on a regular basis.
Sylvia's qualifications include:
- Therapy Dog volunteer experience
- Certified Obedience Trainer & Behaviour Therapist
- Involved in dog sledding for 18+ years
- Currently enrolled in the University of Guelph's Animal Care Certification
Program
- Founding member & former Treasurer of International Positive Dog Training
Association
- Featured on CKCO-TV, The Record, Animal Wellness Magazine &
IPDTA PawPrint Newsletter
- CAPPDT (Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers) member
- Member of CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
- Author & instructor of Southern Ontario's only Therapy Dog Training
& Placement Program
- Author & instructor of Southern Ontario's only Sled Dog Training
& Adventures Program
- Author & instructor of Southern Ontario's only Activi-Joring
Program
Some of the awards that Sylvia has received include:
CCS/IPDTA Dog Trainers Awards Banquet
Sixth CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Innovation Award
Dog Grooming Excellence Award
Behaviour Therapy Excellence Award
Humane Dog Training Award
Fifth CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Fear Therapy Excellence Award
Dog/Dog Aggression Rehabilitation Award
Humane Dog Training Award
Mishka - Canine Hero Award
Breeze - Canine Hero Award
Fourth CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Special Needs Training Award
Humane Dog Training Award
Behaviour Therapy Excellence
Dog Training Excellence
Mishka - Canine Hero Award (rehabilitation of
dog-aggressive dogs)
Third CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Special Needs Training Award
Dog/Human Aggression Rehabilitation Award
Dog Training Excellence Award
Humane Dog Training Award
DOG TRAINER OF THE YEAR
Second CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Aggression Rehabilitation Award
Behaviour Therapy Excellence Award
Dog Training Excellence Award
Humane Dog Training Award
DOG TRAINER OF THE YEAR
First CCS/IPDTA Awards Banquet
Innovation In Dog Training Award
Society Education Award
Dog/Dog Aggression Rehabilitation Award
Dog Training Excellence Award
Humane Dog Training Award
In The News:
Kasia's Ride for Rescue - an article
about this event, where proceeds were donated to the IPDTA’s “Dogs
In Need” Fund.
Read the article
Sylvia's Dogs
Click
Here to see the drawing of Sylvia and Kasia a client created.
